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YX56 LWU

2007 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,630 mi
Last recorded126,630 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LWU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,630 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2023 126,606 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,646 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 123,629 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osr wheel arch is corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 115,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 111,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,816 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,863 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,858 miles

Emissions not tested cannot get any readings, too much smoke to achieve proper readings (catalectic converter not operating) (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,791 miles

3x child seats fitted.....

undershields fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,300 miles

* strongly advise * o/s/r tyre very close to cords on inner edge of tyre......

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise all exaust brackets carroded......

advise n/s/r tyre close to cords on inner edge......

advise o/s/r handbrake not locking at time of test.....

advise small cuts in n/s and o/s rear tyres but no cords showing.......

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,300 miles

* strongly advise * o/s/r tyre very close to cords on inner edge of tyre......

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise all exaust brackets carroded......

advise n/s/r tyre close to cords on inner edge......

advise o/s/r handbrake not locking at time of test.....

advise small cuts in n/s and o/s rear tyres but no cords showing.......

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,166 miles

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flex joint starting to come appart around weld but not blowing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,743 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,864 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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YX56 LWU is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 99,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX56 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX56 LWU is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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